Momma Bones

I have the privilege of working with many amazing people every day.  I work with dedicated teachers, lively students, hard working support staff and a fabulous boss.  I feel blessed to work where I do. But today I had a unique opportunity to see two of my favorites within one afternoon; the ladies with the "momma bones."  I was so overcome with respect and awe, I actually choked up a bit on the walk back to my office.

 In order to put this in perspective, I should probably define "momma bones".  
Momma Bones: a characteristic of a woman who is a mother to her core, who cares for those around her with dedication and honesty, whose capacity for love extends well beyond her own brood.

D and M are two foster mothers who take at-risk kids into their homes and love them and help them heal from old hurts.  They have the momma bones and I love them for it.

When I first saw them, they seemed to be ordinary women; friendly, polite, put together.  But now, when I see them, all I see is their momma bones shining through.  They look radiant to me.  I feel an overwhelming need to thank them for being who they are and for what they do each day.  I know they must think I am goofy.  They are doing what they feel they must for those that need it. " Why all the fuss?" their eyes say.   But I know that their kindness is unique in many kids' worlds and I love them for it.

Momma bones~another miracle, another reason to have a grateful heart.